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[notsolomon]

This is William Twining. I shall reply to your message at my earliest convenience. Thank you. ***BEEP***

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[notsolomon]

...it might be that he has a good reason for you not to know. Perhaps he thinks it is unsafe and wishes for you to not be targeted?

[But he knows from experience that hiding the truth seldom works out as planned. Isaac had met Sitri without William even knowing it and summoned yet another demon. And Mycroft Swallow's father had used a body suit by a monster.

Reality cared little for what one wanted to share sometimes.]

I know you wish to respect his privacy, but perhaps it wouldn't hurt to confront him about it directly. Or at least to tell him you will support him.

[jyajyaaan]

Maybe.

[Again a hard to read look crossed his face before he seemed to dismiss whatever occupied his thoughts. Tilting his head to the side, he chuckled around a rueful smile.]

Oh well, it doesn't matter anymore now anyway. I mean, whether I know the full story or not.

[notsolomon]

[It's hard to say what's going through Rei's head and William is surprised by the wealth of emotions he's seen the boy express today. He had, perhaps unfairly, not thought his companion was capable of such depth.]

...did something happen?

I mean, if you do not wish to say, that is alright. You have told me a lot already.

[jyajyaaan]

...Yeah. [Lowering his head, he smiles sadly, looking down at is hands.] Something did.


[If you want to call possession, having your personality twisted at full consciousness and eventual death in the most painful manner something. At this point Vector is just mostly bitter over it all. 'Bonds of friendship', his ass.]

Maybe I'll tell you at some point. But right now it's not important anymore, besides maybe for being the reason why I keep being all over the place with how I act. I haven't figured out how to deal with it yet.

[Tilting his head, he gives William a curious look.]

I guess having your friend here makes it easier for you, huh?

[notsolomon]

You do seem a bit a high strung, especially compared to when I first met you.

[He folded his hands, smiling at the mention of his friend.]

Kevin has been by my side for a long time. It has not always been easy, but I made a promise to believe in him and he has chosen to stay by my side despite it all. He is, well special to me. More so than anyone else.

[There was possibly one other person who came close to that level, but well, that wasn't something William was ready to contemplate.]

[jyajyaaan]

Well that's because I'm a coward...

[He smiles sheepishly before nodding along more eager.]

So a real friend, then! Having him with you is real lucky for both of you, I'm sure! How long do you know each other so far?

[notsolomon]

Well that is blunt and unusually honest.

[He sighed, both a bit embarrassed and happy.]

Friend, servant and brother even. We have known each other since I was...

[Oh that's right, not quite since childhood anymore.]

...well about five years I believe it is. I met him on the day we buried Mother and Father. He has been with me ever since.

[jyajyaaan]

Eh, it's not like I can really hide it. Just being upfront about it is for the best in these circumstances.

[That way his running away will be the norm and any deviations from it are going to be him being brave, rather than the other way around.]

Five years? That a lot! [He makes an impressed noise, laughter peeling from his lips. The servant part is as bit .... though.] I only know Yuma since a couple of weeks and it feels like two lifetimes already. Five years - you must be like family!

[notsolomon]

Well running away from danger is the logical solution most of the time. Fighting is not always the most desirable outcome.

[It wasn't something he was proud of, but it was a legitimate strategy.]

Some relationships are like that though. It's not the length of time, but the moments that make up that period that matter.

[jyajyaaan]

Is it really ever?

[The question is asked lightly with a gentle note and a smile that would befit a pacifist king before Vector shakes his head.]

And I agree. But ours... I thought it had become like that, but it didn't. I might be to blame for just expecting too much, but I am still happy to see that it really exists. You two should hold on to that bond like to a real treasure!

[notsolomon]

No, it's not. Though sometimes, matters come to a head and there is no choice.

[And he couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance.]

...I see. Then I do not know what more to say other than that it is a problem you will have to work out in your own time

Heh, I am holding onto him come hell or heaven, demons or angels.

[Is he being literal to a cheesy extent? Perhaps.]

[jyajyaaan]

Like when things are happening here? [He nods, acknowledging William's point.] I really don't like how it's so often forced on us.

[Dropping the subject of his relationship with Yuma*, he gives the other a brilliant smile that hides any other emotions.

(*It's a thing he could easily rant a week nonstop over and still not be done, and that's when he isn't projecting his frustrations at the ones who are running this place and toying with their lives onto it as well.)]

That's the spirit! Well, I think that it'll be for the best if I get going again.

[notsolomon]

One day perhaps it will change.

[No perhaps about it. If he had the chance, William would force things to change in this place. Somehow, someway.]

Oh yes. Thank you again for the cake. It was very delicious.

[He rose to show him the door, filled with good cheer. It had been a good conversation.]